CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS
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Can be both
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Correct
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Salah
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) has been widely utilized to evaluate disease activity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) by an arbitrary cut-off of ≥4 to indicate high disease activity and initiate biological therapy.
Detailed explanation-2: -The BASDAI or Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index is a validated diagnostic test which allows a physician, usually a rheumatologist, to determine the effectiveness of a current drug therapy, or the need to institute a new drug therapy for the treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
Detailed explanation-3: -NSAIDs Reduce Inflammation Those used to treat ankylosing spondylitis include: Indomethacin (Indocin) Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
Detailed explanation-4: -Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term (chronic) condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed. The symptoms of AS can vary but usually involve: back pain and stiffness that improves with exercise and isn’t relieved by rest.